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Arthur Agatston, M.D.

Dr. Arthur Agatston is a leading preventive cardiologist and creator and author of The South Beach Diet. He lives in Miami Beach with his wife, Sari.

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Could a Daily Aspirin Be Deadly?

"An aspirin a day" has become a staple of conventional heart-health wisdom. But for millions, this deceptively powerful regimen could be causing irreparable harm.

Arthur Agatston, M.D.

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Do Your Genes Make You Fat?

South Beach Diet creator, Dr. Arthur Agatston, says stop blaming your mother for your weight problem—DNA does not determine your waistline. Plus, 9 other weight-loss excuses debunked.

Arthur Agatston, M.D.

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